Southern Downs critically injured in major fall from vehicle at Killarney last week
A Southern Downs teenager remains in a critical condition after a terrifying incident on a rural street early last week as the community outpouring of support continues. Here’s the latest.
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A teenager fighting for his life can be identified after a terrifying incident in the rural Southern Downs as the community outpouring of support continues.
Police and paramedics were called to an incident on Acacia and Willow streets in Killarney just after midnight on Friday, where a young male had reportedly fallen from a vehicle.
It is understood the vehicle was a ute.
The young man can be identified an 18-year-old from Killarney, who was taken to Warwick Hospital with life-threatening head injuries.
The teenager was later flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition, a Queensland Ambulance spokesman said.
The young man remains in a critical condition, a Princess Alexandra Hospital spokeswoman said on Monday.
An outpouring of love and support has erupted from the wider community who are sending prayers for the young man and love to his family.
“You got this mate, fight as hard as you can. We are all praying for you and your family,” one commenter wrote.
“An entire little town is praying for you and your family. Sending love to all,” another said.
“So much love and prayers coming your way.”
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit and Killarney police are investigating the matter.
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